Welcome to our list of The 10 Best Designer Top Handle Bags For 2024!
We usually see trending new shapes and details, but from time to time a classic bag design will increase in popularity, and for 2024 it will be the iconic top handle. There are many classic top handle bags that are perfect for the new year, as well as some new launches and here I’ll show you the best ones! The bags you’ll see here are elegant, quiet and will never go out of style.
So, without further ado here are The 10 Best Designer Top Handle Bags For 2024:
1. Hermès Kelly Bag
One of the most classic bags ever, the Kelly will never go out of style! In 1935 Émile-Maurice Hermès diversified the brands offerings designing a bag for his wife to carry. Called the Sac à Dépêches the bag was practical and elegant with a classic style. The accessory achieved worldwide recognition in 1956 when the American actress and princess of Monaco Grace Kelly used her Sac à Dépêches to cover her pregnant belly from the paparazzi. As soon as the photo of that is published on the cover of Life Magazine women from all over the world start running to Hermès asking for the Kelly Bag. In response the brand changed the bags name to the Kelly, and history was made.
Today an icon of elegance and sophistication, the Kelly is one of the most sought-after bags in the world. Not only for its timeless style but also for the enduring allure of the woman it is named after. The Kelly is sold in Hermès stores for around $9,000 and can be sold in the resale market for more than $20,000.
2. Lady Dior
A bag that was designed almost 30 years ago in honor of one of the biggest style icons in fashion history, the Lady Dior is a classic! In 1995 Bernadette Chirac, then First Lady of France, requested Dior to custom design a bag for Lady Diana. The bag was gifted to the princess while she was on an official visit to Paris, it instantly became one of her favorite bags! After that Lady Diana was spotted multiple times carrying the bag, so Dior decided to change it’s name to the Lady Dior in 1996, with the princess’s blessing. Described as iconic and legendary the brand launched the bag in a larger series, becoming a favorite of Dior clients.
This is a classic top handle bag that will never go out of style. And is an amazing choice for 2024!
3. Aspinal of London Mayfair Bag
The Princess of Whale’s Kate has proven herself as a huge fan of British brand Aspinal of London after carrying their chic styles on multiple occasions. The iconic Mayfair offers refined vintage styling with a contemporary flair, perfect for transitioning from weekday meetings to evening events. Handcrafted from the finest full-grain leather, the compact design features the recognizable signature shield lock synonymous with this memorable collection, which opens to unveil a luxurious grosgrain lining with a central zipped compartment and open pockets to either side. You can carry it by the top handle, or wear across the body using the detachable chain strap. Elegant and timeless this is a bag meant for royalty, it would be an amazing addition to any handbag collection!
This bag is just as amazing as any designer bag on the market, but for a fraction of the price!
4. Delvaux Tempête Bag
With quality, history and princes that rival Hermès, Delvaux bags are some of the most amazing you will ever find! The 1967-original Tempête shape served as inspiration for the Tempête, which provides a timeless design for daily use. The Tempête is one of Delvaux’s most recognizable bags thanks to its graphic lines, which were inspired by the trapeze of a sailboat, and unique jewel-like silver studded clasps. The Tempête can be worn in a variety of ways because it can be worn with or without a strap. Additionally, its distinctive studded clasps, which can be worn open or closed to provide two different attitudes and styles, give a refined glamour.
Some people say this bag served as an inspiration for the Birkin bag. It is a timeless bag you will love your whole life!
5. Chanel Coco Handle
Also known as the ‘Flap Bag with Handle’ Chanel released this bag in 2015. The style received mixed reviews at the time. Critics said it was too similar to other Chanel styles. However, the Chanel Coco Handle has stood the test of time and is a fond favorite among many Chanel enthusiasts. The Chanel Top Handle features Chanel’s classic codes we all know and love, like the diamond quilting, the flap, the interlocking CC logo, and the chain strap, but with the addition of its distinctive feature: the top handle.
This is a beautiful Chanel bag that is a little less serious that the classic styles but is still super chic!
6. DeMellier Montreal Bag
Top handle bags are a big trend for 2024, and this is an amazing quiet luxury option! This eternally chic medium sized bag plays up its triangle shape from every angle, creating an interesting structured look topped by a tubular rigid top handle. You can wear it over the shoulder, cross-body or in hand for a strikingly elegant take on the perfect everyday bag. Available in maxi, medium and mini sizes this top handle will elevate any outfit and will take you through any occasion.
Top handles are among the most elegant bag styles. This classic design will always be chic!
7. Miu Miu Arcadie Bag
A Miu Miu reinterpretation of the classic top handle, the Arcadie will be a staple for 2024! Available in Matelassé or smooth leather this is a classic of the brand that is fun, elegant and stylish. The dynamic and elegant lines and the detachable, adjustable shoulder strap contribute to the versatile, functional, and modern design of the bag. While the Miu Miu lettering logo sets the bag apart from the rest.
With the different sizes available it can easily be an evening clutch or an everyday bag. It will take you trough any occasion!
8. Furla 1927 Bag
The Furla 1927 bag is a mini handbag made of textured leather that will be super popular in 2024. The Furla arch becomes a part of a turnlock closure, a part of a functional but also aesthetic element that makes this line iconic. The double-handle design has a compact shape perfect for holding small items and personal belongings. The added adjustable and removable leather shoulder strap allows the accessory to be comfortable carried on the shoulder or across the body.
A fun bag with a timeless silhouette you will love to wear this one!
9. Valextra Iside Bag
Italian handbag brand Valextra was founded back in 1937, and its signature Iside bag is the ultimate quiet luxury piece. The triangular handbag has a recognizable if-you-know-you-know silhouette, but it doesn’t have the shouty branding you’ll find with other designer brands, so it’s a discreet option that won’t date easily, which, given the price, is essential. Expertly crafted by one of the label’s skilled artisans, this bag boasts a roomy interior and features a slender top handle and a detachable shoulder strap so you can opt to wear it crossbody or carry it by the top handle.
This is a classic bag that will never go out of style and that not many people know.
10. Louis Vuitton Alma
The Alma is one of the best bags you could buy in 2024. Not only because it is a classic of the brand but also because the brand has been releasing some new versions of the Alma that will be super popular in the new year! Rumor goes that the Alma was originally made for Coco Chanel in 1925 as a custom order. Its rounded shape and two top handles are inspired by Art Deco, it is as iconic today as it was 100 years ago. In 1934 Coco gave permission for Louis Vuitton to sell the bag to the public and history was made. Its unmistakable shape makes this compact bag a timeless classic. There are multiple colors and materials to choose from, as well as sizes.
It also comes with a detachable strap so you can wear this bag as a crossbody or top handle. There is an Alma bag for every taste. The Alma bag was the only non-Chanel bag that Coco Chanel ever carried. If it was good enough for Chanel it is good enough for me!
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